New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) In a major development, the Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS), indigenously developed by DRDO, has successfully undergone a combat free-fall jump from an altitude of 32,000 feet, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said on Wednesday.
Raipur, Oct 15 (IANS) In a significant setback to Maoist insurgency in Chhattisgarh, sources indicate that as many as 100 more Maoists are likely to surrender in Kanker district, with an official police announcement expected soon.
Hazaribagh, Oct 15 (IANS) Residents of Jharkhand's Hazaribagh have started receiving the benefits of the Central government's ambitious 'Palna' Scheme, and now, working women no longer need to worry about child care during work hours.
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) To attract new customers this festive season, state-owned telecommunications provider Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL on Wednesday offered a "Diwali Bonanza" offer, providing 4G Mobile services at a token money of Re 1 for a period of one month to new customers without any other cost.
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) In a gesture rich with cultural resonance and spiritual symbolism, the President of Mongolia, Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, paid a visit to the BAPS (Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha) Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Delhi as part of his official tour of India.
Ahmedabad, Oct 15 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel met with a bunch of representatives from the Lions Clubs International in Gandhinagar on Wednesday and acknowledged their active participation and contribution in the government-run campaigns.
Mohla, Oct 15 (IANS) The picture of Mohla, Manpur, and Ambagarh Chowki districts of Chhattisgarh, once considered Naxal strongholds, is changing. The reason is that the benefits of government schemes are now reaching every household.
Kondagaon (Chhattisgarh), Oct 15 (IANS) The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is proving to be a significant initiative towards making domestic electricity consumers energy self-reliant, as the scheme is not only promoting green energy but also empowering citizens economically.
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned the Central government's reluctance to consider lethal injection as an alternative to hanging for executing death sentences, observing that it "is not willing to change" despite changing times.
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva on Wednesday welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to allow the use of green firecrackers in Delhi during Diwali and blamed the former CM Arvind Kejriwal’s government for being “anti-Hindu.”
